Essays Tagged: "physical attributes"

Fallen from Grace. On the use of symbolism in William Faulkner's 'A Rose for Emily.'

ose for Emily,' William Faulkner uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily Grierson's physical deterioration, her shift in social standing, and her reluctancy to accept change.When compa ... o accept change.When compared chronologically, the Grierson house is used to symbolize Miss Emily's physical attributes. In its prime, the Grierson house is described as 'white, decorated with cupolas ...

(3 pages) 334 0 4.5 Apr/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

Physical attributes and atmosphere of Galapagos Islands. Speaks of Mellville and Darwin

os islands off the coast of Ecuador. Both of these individuals wrote descriptive passages about the physical attributes and atmosphere of the Galapagos Islands. The passages vary in specific content d ... botanists or biologists. As if in a laboratory report or scientific analysis, Darwin describes the physical element of the Galapagos Islands, rarely straying into emotions.Varying themes found in the ...

(4 pages) 39 0 4.3 Sep/1996

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" Character Analysis of Arthur Dimmesdale

luate. Hawthorne carefully constructs his characters, giving them each different emotions, values, physical attributes, and thus creating different souls. One sees character development throughout t ...

(6 pages) 121 0 5.0 Feb/1997

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > "The Scarlet Letter" by Nathaniel Hawthorne

Female Athletes in Male-dominated sport.

en considered a male domain and have been used by society to define masculine qualities in terms of physical attributes as well as behaviour such as competitiveness and aggression.Historically, the ma ... from her commercials and a modelling career.Tatiana is a good example of the fact that an athletes physical attributes should be an added bonus to her athletic ability instead of her athletic ability ...

(8 pages) 175 0 4.4 Aug/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Smart Card Advantages. What are the advantages of smart cards?

ia wired and wireless networks. Coupled with biometricauthentication methods which rely on personal physical attributes, smart cards are used in distributing government welfare payments in order to re ...

(2 pages) 99 0 4.0 Dec/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Perspective in Psychology - Sex & Gender

to have two connotative meanings in society today. Sex is a very scientific term that explains the physical attributes of a person and the sexual organs they possess, where as gender is defined as th ... reud's theory. Freud was one of the first psychologists to demonstrate a link between our minds and physical illness, he was also the first to highlight the importance of our childhood and its develop ...

(5 pages) 203 0 4.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Revelations of Human Life

agraph 9) Life, according to St. Augustine, is not a time for flaunting one's natural abilities and physical attributes. Rather, it is an opportunity to humble and redeem oneself for previous transgre ...

(1 pages) 20 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Biased Beauty

beautiful is slightly altered in comparison to the standard definition. It is based solely on the "physical attributes" one has. Classic examples include models in magazine, actors and actresses in m ... us to subscribe to what I call the "myth of beautiful people". A myth that says one can be perfect--physically, emotionally, and circumstantially.A part of the definition of beauty seems to be omitted ...

(3 pages) 89 2 3.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays

Archie Weller - "Stolen Car" AND Victoria Zabukovec - "The Young Stranger"

rtain arbitrary and non-arbitrary characteristics that shape and construct these two characters.The physical attributes of a person generally create the initial response in a society. The colour of yo ... the non-arbitrary characteristics. This being, any cultural backgrounds or traditions, not just the physical appearances of a person. Ivan's life has been influenced by the social and cultural practic ...

(3 pages) 36 0 4.2 Apr/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

A Rose for Emily

ose for Emily," William Faulkner uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily Grierson's physical deterioration, her shift in social standing, and her reluctance to accept change.When compa ... o accept change.When compared chronologically, the Grierson house is used to symbolize Miss Emily's physical attributes. In its prime, the Grierson house is described as "white, decorated with cupolas ...

(3 pages) 104 1 4.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays

"Of Mice and Men" by John Steinbeck A comparison of Slim, Curly, and Crooks

peech had overtones not of thought, but of understanding beyond thought." (pg. 33) Past his optimal physical attributes, tall and built, Slim is the most caring man of the bunkhouse. He welcomes Georg ... e men and pretty much stays out of sight and out of mind. In addition to this social seclusion, his physical attributes add to the fact that he is not like the other ranchers. Crooks has resentment fo ...

(2 pages) 36 0 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American > Authors > John Steinbeck

How stereotypical heroes and villains influence youth today

er one's self esteem. A typical hero can be defined as a fantasized perfect being, having all ideal physical attributes. A typical villain can be defined as the antithesis of a hero, which is also a n ... on the other hand, have challenged yet supported today's society's values. He challenges it by the physical appearance and intelligence, but supports it through his emotions like kindness, bravery an ...

(5 pages) 29 0 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Physical Education- Study of Martin Johnson, synoptic assessment

pposition, this psychological advantage gives him the upper hand even before games start. Johnson's physical attributes of height, power and athleticism make him a perfect size for a second row, like ... hings go wrong he gets the game back on track with his directions to team mates, also his fearsome, physical style of play inspires others to perform.Three general groups of theories have emerged rela ...

(12 pages) 43 0 2.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Sports

O brother where art though Response/review

ized characters of the south who essentially reflect a very broad stereotype. Everything from their physical attributes to speech impediments and right down to a limp from "the war" helps to bring the ...

(2 pages) 35 0 3.0 Jul/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies

Seminar paper on issues mocked in Jonathan Swift's Gulliver's Travels

Jonathan Swift's, Gulliver's Travels satirically relates bodily functions and physical attributes to social issues during England's powerful rule of Europe. Through out the story ...

(6 pages) 42 0 3.5 Aug/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature

Exercise: Difference in those who do and those who dont.

There are differences in those who work out and those who do not.Besides the obvious physical attributes, there are health and behavioral issues involved as well. People who work out ar ... ly healthier and may live longer. People who have worked out for a few months have different physical attributes than many who do not. Those who exercise may have notable muscle definition or m ...

(1 pages) 39 0 3.8 Aug/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine > Health & Fitness

"Wuthering Heights" by Emily Bronte - a bookreport formatted using 10 quotes, one major quote of the book, all quotes are described and their importance is evaluated.

Heights. It conveys how the character, Mr. Lockwood, felt when he first saw Wuthering Heights. The physical attributes of Wuthering Heights are a metaphor of Heathcliff's personality, stormy, distant ...

(8 pages) 39 0 4.3 Jan/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers

Use of Symbolysim in A Rose for Emily

ose for Emily," William Faulkner uses symbolism to compare the Grierson house with Emily Grierson's physical deterioration, her shift in social standing, and her reluctance to accept change.When compa ... o accept change.When compared chronologically, the Grierson house is used to symbolize Miss Emily's physical attributes. In its prime, the Grierson house is described as "white, decorated with cupolas ...

(3 pages) 187 1 5.0 Feb/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Compare and Contrast: "The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock"

make us undeniable humans. Now here is an example of my traits to that of J. Alfred Prufrock.In the physical department J. Alfred Prufrock is a tall, middle-aged, balding and rather thin man, he is ve ... d Prufrock is a tall, middle-aged, balding and rather thin man, he is very self-conscious about his physical attributes and hides his figure with a coat. Meanwhile I am the complete opposite, while I ...

(2 pages) 35 0 1.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > North American

The Burning Power of Mississippi Law Law is power, a power which was abused in Mississippi, 1964.

ps who have power, and those who are disempowered through race, gender, age, socio-economic status, physical attributes, knowledge, beliefs and values etc. Often, the film's story will explore the jou ... k the dark night sky. This is the dominant image of the film, recurring frequently to represent the physical power of the Ku Klux Klan. The painful response to it is at the heart of the film.Eventuall ...

(4 pages) 41 0 3.8 Apr/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis